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MalfunctionFWY

OPERON

Received Oct 26, 2012 · Event occurred Sep 11, 2012

Report 8010153-2012-00010 · MDR key 2843876

Device

Generic name

Surgical Table

Model number

D850

Catalog number

3260-065

Product problems

  • Device Operates Differently Than Expected
  • Unintended Movement

Patient

Not reported

  • No Patient Involvement

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

PRIOR TO A SURGICAL PROCEDURE WITH NO PATIENT ON THE TABLE, THE TABLE WAS REPORTED TO BE MOVING INTO TILT WITH NO ACTIVATION OF THE HAND CONTROL.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THE TABLE WAS EVALUATED BY A BERCHTOLD FIELD SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE ON (B)(4) 2012. THE PROBLEMS COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED WHEN USING THE ORIGINAL HAND CONTROL, THE REPLACEMENT HAND CONTROL, AND THE SERVICE PROGRAM. THE ORIGINAL HAND CONTROL EXHIBITED SIGNS OF DAMAGE AND WAS REPLACED.